Since its debut at the China Motor Show in 2021, the Zhuangwei V400 has attracted the attention of many consumers who are passionate about small and medium-sized displacement models due to its rugged design and unique retro cruising atmosphere.

           The exterior design of the Zhuangwei V400 does not present a "boat" like design language compared to traditional cruise cars, but instead outlines a clear and rugged style through clear lines.

           Observing the side of the vehicle, the Zhuangwei V400 creates a more obvious bobber style, which is also one of the modification styles that many cruise car enthusiasts are passionate about.

           The short tail design highlights the visual effect of the rear mud tiles of the vehicle, combined with different colored metal accessories, to further enhance the sense of hierarchy.

           The entire vehicle of the Zhuangwei V400 adopts a more energy-efficient and higher brightness LED form for its light sources, and the larger front headlight lens can feel its brightness even during the day, which is not very weak. The design of the vehicle's rear taillights is quite innovative, abandoning the traditional sense of rear taillights and integrating them well with the rear turn signals, saving on later modification costs and making the rear of the vehicle look more "dry".

           The circular vehicle instrument panel design is simple and elegant, but it has many practical functions, such as mileage, speed, gear, fuel level, and a pointer type tachometer.

           The workmanship and materials used for the left and right handlebar controllers of the vehicle have reached a good level. Although the layout and feel of these buttons are not new products, they are more ergonomic in practical use.

           In order to cater to consumers with different finger lengths, the front brake and clutch handles of the Zhuangwei V400 are equipped with a four stage adjustable function.

           The Zhuangwei V400 adopts a design with an 18L fuel tank capacity. For a 400cc cruising car, the 18L capacity can provide considerable range capability. However, due to test drive reasons, the English logos on both sides of the fuel tank were not installed, resulting in slight visual deficiencies.

           As a mid-range cruise car, its seat height is often a concern for many consumers. The seat height of the Zhuangwei V400 is 710mm, which can fully meet the requirements of most consumers for seat height. During the test drive, I highly praised the comfort of the Zhuangwei V400's seat. The thick filling and wide area effectively reduce driving fatigue, while the rear seat does not have an advantage in terms of area, But in terms of thickness, it still aligns with the front seat to the greatest extent possible.

           The front brake of the Zhuangwei V400 adopts a straight bolt opposed four piston caliper, and the rear brake adopts a single piston caliper. Both the front and rear brakes are equipped with a dual channel ABS brake anti lock braking system.

           The front shock absorber adopts an inverted hydraulic front fork, and the rear shock absorber system adopts a double hydraulic spring form. It is worth mentioning that the front and rear shock absorbers of the Zhuangwei V400 both have adjustable functions.

           The material used for the Zhuangwei V400 water-cooled radiator is solid. In order to reduce the risk of damage, a plastic protective net is also installed in the front position.

           The engine adopts a V-shaped twin cylinder water-cooled form with an actual displacement of 398cc, with a maximum power of 23.5kw (35Ps)/8500rpm and a maximum torque of 28Nm/8000rpm. The official provides that the maximum speed of the vehicle can reach 140km/h.

            The Zhuangwei V400 adopts the Gates belt brand, ensuring quality and being a more orthodox belt transmission form for cruise cars.

           The classic and robust dual exhaust pipe design is highly compatible with the entire vehicle, and the actual exhaust sound effect corresponding to a 400cc level displacement will not bring us much surprise.

           The front and rear tires adopt the Tengsen brand, with a front tire specification of 120/80 R16 and a rear tire specification of 150/80 R16.

           Dynamic sensation：

           The first impression that the Zhuangwei V400 gave me was its impressive low torque performance, with a sensitive throttle response. By keeping the vehicle's RPM in the medium to low range, it can achieve considerable power output performance.

           The lower center of gravity of the vehicle is not significantly affected by its wider front tire size when continuously changing the center of gravity.

           The V-type twin cylinder water-cooled engine can significantly experience high-frequency vibrations at high speeds, and this type of engine vibration is more or less unavoidable. The Zhuangwei V400 uses a thick rubber protective pad installed on the foot pedal to alleviate the transmission of vibration to the feet.

           The high and low seat design of the Zhuangwei V400 provides excellent support to the driver during acceleration, without causing any body displacement, ensuring the driver's safety to a certain extent.

           The Zhuangwei V400, which uses dual channel ABS, also performs well in terms of braking performance. Firstly, the ABS intervention speed is fast, and the rebound feel is delicate and even. After turning off the ABS anti lock braking system, the vehicle can also perform some slight tailspin actions, effectively improving the vehicle's playability.

            With the hot sales of domestic small and medium-sized cruise cars in the past two years, many manufacturers have begun to vigorously develop and launch their main models. Of course, the Zhuangwei V400 is also one of them. After a day of test driving, you can clearly feel the manufacturer's dedication to this car, especially in terms of some detailed workmanship and configuration application costs. Although this can bring a better user experience, it will also significantly reduce the manufacturer's profits. Therefore, friends who have been following this car can start taking action!